For LinkedIn for Good InDay in July, 100 LinkedIn employees on our Content team hosted a day at the San Francisco Exploratorium for a group of 120 at-risk youth. Our employees spent the day sharing their love of science and tech with these youth with the goal of inspiring curiosity and exploration.
2. On July 18, 100
LinkedIn employees
on our Content team
hosted a day at the
San Francisco
Exploratorium for a
group of 120 at-risk
youth. Our employees
spent the day sharing
their love of science
and tech with these
youth with the goal of
inspiring curiosity and
exploration.
About this
Project:
3. The Nonprofits
We partnered with two amazing nonprofits to make this day a reality.
Aim High works to close the opportunity
gap for under-resourced middle school
youth by providing them with a free
summer learning program. They serve
1,600 middle school students at 15
campuses across the Bay Area.
The mission of Magic Zone is to expose youth to opportunities and help
them reach their potential for present and future success. This group works
with students from a district with the highest population of African
Americans living in SF where 25% of African Americans are living in poverty.
4. Why the SF Exploratorium?
The San Francisco Exploratorium is an eye-opening,
playful place to explore how the world works. The
museum offers creative thought-provoking exhibits,
experiences, tools and projects that ignite curiosity,
encourage exploration, and lead to profound learning.
5. The Results
Quotes from LinkedIn employees:
“I enjoyed spending time with kids in the science adventure!! Giving always makes you feel good.”
“It was awesome to hear (the kids) ask me questions about college and career.
It’s great to see they are getting guidance about this.”
“Amazing! When (the kids) got to an exhibit that they were interested in,
talking them through how it worked was really gratifying.”
“It was good to work towards having a positive impact on the broader community, fun working with these really sweet kids and
fantastic to see how much fun these 5-7th graders had curiously trying/learning from every part of the museum.”
6. “The kids had such a
great time exploring
the museum and
learning about your
colleagues’ life
paths.”
"My buddy is funny
and weird...in a
good way.”
"That was my
favorite field
trip ever!”
The Results
Quotes from Aim High and Magic Zone: